Truck Driver - Class 1 Owner operator

Mississauga, Canada
Truck Driver - Class 1 Owner operator
Company
Tko transportation Inc
Location
Mississauga, ON
Job type
Full-time
Salary
$200K–$250K a year
Posted
11 hours ago
Via
via Indeed
Job description
TKO transportation, a Milton based cross border carrier, is currently looking for a class Az O/O for Usa runs. We are an asset-based reefer carrier servicing the Great Lake states up to 1000 miles from the GTA.

We have been in business for 37 years running a mix of tl and ltl for our strong customer base.

Please send resumes or job inquiry emails to jcrawford@tkotransportation.com

Our core values are honesty, trust and respect

We are not a forced dispatch company

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $200,000.00-$250,000.00 per year

Benefits:
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance

Work Location: On the road

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Driver Jobs in Canada

Q
What is the federal minimum wage for commercial truck drivers in Canada in 2026?
As per the Government of Canada, the federal minimum wage for federally regulated commercial truck drivers is $18.65 per hour effective January 1, 2026. This applies to interprovincial drivers and includes overtime pay at 1.5 times the regular rate after 8 hours per day. Provincially regulated drivers follow their province's rates, such as $17.20 per hour in Ontario.
Source: Government of Canada - Federal Labour Standards
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What is the typical hourly wage range for transport truck drivers in Canada in 2026?
According to Job Bank Canada, transport truck drivers (NOC 73300) earn low wages of $20.00 per hour, median $25.00 per hour, and high wages of $35.00 per hour as of 2026 data. Wages vary by province, with higher rates in Alberta at median $27.50 per hour. Entry-level positions start at $20.00 per hour after obtaining a Class 1 license.
Source: Job Bank Canada
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What work permit do foreign nationals need for driver jobs in Canada in 2026?
As per Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, foreign drivers require a Temporary Foreign Worker Program work permit, which needs a positive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) from ESDC costing $1,000 per position as of 2026. Processing time is 10-20 weeks for LMIA-exempt roles like intra-company transfers. Drivers must have a valid commercial license equivalent to Canadian Class 1.
Source: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
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What eligibility criteria and licenses are required for truck driver jobs in Canada?
Transport Canada requires a provincial Class 1 or AZ commercial driver's license, a clean driving abstract, and passing a vision test for truck drivers. Minimum age is 19 years with at least 1 year of relevant driving experience. Air brake endorsement (Z) is mandatory for vehicles over 11,000 kg GVWR.
Source: Transport Canada